by Damodara Rao Dasu

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munula tapamu

P munula tapamunade moolabhooti ade
vanaJakshuDe gati valasinanu ||
Prime object of sage's penance is to be blessed with Lord Venkatesa's grace. He is the ultimate refuge.
C 1 narahari nAmamu nAluka nunDaga
varamokani yaDuga pani yEla
chira puNyamunade jeevaraksha yade
saruga gAchu noka sAre nuDigina ||
If Sri Hari's sacred name is one's tongue where is the need to beg other deities. His name bestows eternal piety. He is life long savior. Even if you beg once he always protects.
C 2 manasu lOnanE mAdhavuDunDaga
venukoni yokachO vedukaga nETiki
konaku kona yadE kOreDidadiyE
tanudA rakshinchu talachinanu ||
If the sacred name of Madhava is in one's mind there is no need to search for him else where.He is the ultimate destination of anybody's spiritual journey. If you just think of him, he will protect.
C 3 Sri vEnkaTapati chEruva nunDaga
bhava karmamula bhramayaga nETiki
dEvuDu nataDE teruvu nadiyE
kAvalenanTe kAvaga pOdu ||
When Venkatapati is close to your heart why should you be in delusion. He is the supreme deity. Surrendering to him is the right thing. If you sincerely pray there will be no disappointment.